Scott G Kramer

US Patent:

8221472, Jul 17, 2012

Filed:

Apr 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/912595

Inventors:

Joseph Peterson - Malvern PA, US
Dennis Chien - West Chester PA, US
Thomas Keyer - West Chester PA, US
Edward McShane - Collegeville PA, US
Joseph Capozzoli - Mount Laurel NJ, US
Pascal Hauri - Sion, CH
Scott Kramer - West Chester PA, US
David Schindler - Lecanto FL, US
Sandra Bockhorst, legal representative - Lecanto FL, US

Assignee:

Synthes USA, LLC - West Chester PA

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606270, 606266, 606267, 606308

Abstract:

A bone anchor () for attaching a rod () to a bone has an anchor member () for attachment to the bone and an anchor head () having a U-shaped opening for receiving the rod. The bone anchor also includes a locking cap () that has a main body () and a set screw (). Advantageously, in one embodiment the locking cap preferably is designed such that a single tool can be used to lock the locking cap in place on the anchor body preferably with a 90 turn and preferably then drive the set screw to clamp the rod. The locking cap also preferably non-threadingly engages the anchor body. The anchor body preferably has an inclined surface on its top surface which elastically deflects extending tabs on the main body to secure the locking cap to the anchor body. A method of implantation and assembly of the bone anchor are also described.

US Patent:

20030182232, Sep 25, 2003

Filed:

Mar 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/100028

Inventors:

Paul Zeltzer - Encino CA, US
Richard Kletter - Venice CA, US
Mark Donovan - Los Angeles CA, US
Jed Stafford - Seattle WA, US
David Feinleib - Kirkland WA, US
Geoffrey Deitz - Santa Monica CA, US
Scott Kramer - Studio City CA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/051000

Abstract:

A system and method for storing personal, medical, and insurance related information on a wireless device are disclosed. The information may be stored by sending it from a remote personal computer to a central database using the Internet. The information may be temporarily stored on the central database and password protected. The information is thereafter downloaded from the central database to the wireless device, where it is permanently stored. The information then may be deleted from the central database so that it is secured on the wireless device. All or portions of the information stored on the wireless device may be password protected as well. The information may be accessed on the wireless device (e.g. on a display) or sent from the wireless device to remote locations, such as a doctor's office or hospital.

US Patent:

20120253409, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Jun 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/524371

Inventors:

Joseph Peterson - Malvern PA, US
Dennis Chien - West Chester PA, US
Thomas Keyer - West Chester PA, US
Edward McShane - Collegeville PA, US
Joseph Capozzoli - Mount Laurel NJ, US
Pascal Hauri - Sion, CH
Scott Kramer - West Chester PA, US
David Schindler - Lecanto FL, US
Sandra Bockhorst - Lecanto FL, US

Assignee:

Synthes USA, LLC - West Chester PA

International Classification:

A61B 17/86

US Classification:

606305

Abstract:

A bone anchor () for attaching a rod () to a bone has an anchor member () for attachment to the bone and an anchor head () having a U-shaped opening for receiving the rod. The bone anchor also includes a locking cap () that has a main body () and a set screw (). Advantageously, in one embodiment the locking cap preferably is designed such that a single tool can be used to lock the locking cap in place on the anchor body preferably with a 90 turn and preferably then drive the set screw to clamp the rod. The locking cap also preferably non-threadingly engages the anchor body. The anchor body preferably has an inclined surface on its top surface which elastically deflects extending tabs on the main body to secure the locking cap to the anchor body. A method of implantation and assembly of the bone anchor are also described.

US Patent:

D3334244, Feb 23, 1993

Filed:

Jun 20, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/718851

Inventors:

Scott R. Kramer - Northridge CA

US Classification:

D 8402

US Patent:

20160338742, Nov 24, 2016

Filed:

Aug 2, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/226227

Inventors:

- Raynham MA, US
Dennis Chien - West Chester PA, US
Thomas Keyer - West Chester PA, US
Edward McShane - Collegeville PA, US
Joseph Capozzoli - Mount Laurel NJ, US
Pascal Hauri - Sion, CH
Scott Kramer - West Chester PA, US
David Schindler - Lecanto FL, US

Assignee:

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. - Raynham MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

Abstract:

A bone anchor () for attaching a rod () to a bone has an anchor member () for attachment to the bone and an anchor head () having a U-shaped opening for receiving the rod. The bone anchor also includes a locking cap () that has a main body () and a set screw (). Advantageously, in one embodiment the locking cap preferably is designed such that a single tool can be used to lock the locking cap in place on the anchor body preferably with a 90 turn and preferably then drive the set screw to clamp the rod. The locking cap also preferably non-threadingly engages the anchor body. The anchor body preferably has an inclined surface on its top surface which elastically deflects extending tabs on the main body to secure the locking cap to the anchor body. A method of implantation and assembly of the bone anchor are also described.

US Patent:

20140249590, Sep 4, 2014

Filed:

May 12, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/275728

Inventors:

- Raynham MA, US
Dennis Chien - West Chester PA, US
Thomas Keyer - West Chester PA, US
Edward McShane - Collegeville PA, US
Joseph Capozzoli - Mount Laurel NJ, US
Pascal Hauri - Sion, CH
Scott Kramer - West Chester PA, US
David Schindler - Lecanto FL, US

Assignee:

DePuy Synthes Products LLC - Raynham MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/86

US Classification:

606308

Abstract:

A bone anchor () for attaching a rod () to a bone has an anchor member () for attachment to the bone and an anchor head () having a U-shaped opening for receiving the rod. The bone anchor also includes a locking cap () that has a main body () and a set screw (). Advantageously, in one embodiment the locking cap preferably is designed such that a single tool can be used to lock the locking cap in place on the anchor body preferably with a 90 turn and preferably then drive the set screw to clamp the rod. The locking cap also preferably non-threadingly engages the anchor body. The anchor body preferably has an inclined surface on its top surface which elastically deflects extending tabs on the main body to secure the locking cap to the anchor body. A method of implantation and assembly of the bone anchor are also described.